Specialization, RandD and productivity growth: evidence from EU regions

The present paper analyzes the effect of regional specialization and RandD expenditures on labor productivity growth. Following Fingleton [Environ Plan 32:1481-1498 2000], we assume positive externalities in labor productivity growth and technological spillovers depend on interregional distances and...

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Published in:The Annals of regional science 2012-08, Vol.49 (1), p.35-51
Main Authors: Piras, Gianfranco, Postiglione, Paolo, Aroca, Patricio
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Economic growth
Expenditure
Labour productivity
Regional specialization
Research and development
Technological change
Western Europe
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